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Ileitis terminalis bei langjaehrigem Morbus Crohn 63W - CT und MRT - 001
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A 63-year-old woman with a 20-year history of Crohn's disease presents with worsening abdominal pain, bloating, and occasional post-prandial vomiting. She is currently managed with mesalazine and budesonide. Physical examination reveals mild right lower quadrant tenderness. Laboratory tests show a slightly elevated CRP. Given her presentation and the provided imaging, what is the most appropriate next step in her management?

A. Perform an urgent colonoscopy with biopsies
B. Increase the dose of budesonide
C. Continue current medical therapy and monitor symptoms
D. Switch mesalazine to an oral corticosteroid like prednisone
E. Refer for surgical assessment for potential stricture or complication
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A 32-year-old woman presents to her general practitioner with a 3-month history of intermittent abdominal pain and bloating. She reports that the pain is crampy, occurs mainly in the lower abdomen, and is often relieved by defecation. She also notes a change in her bowel habits, alternating between constipation and diarrhea. She denies any weight loss, fever, or blood in her stool. Her medical history is unremarkable, and she is not on any medications. On examination, her abdomen is soft with mild tenderness in the lower quadrants but no palpable masses. Blood tests, including a complete blood count and C-reactive protein, are normal. What is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?

A. Colonoscopy
B. Reassurance and dietary modification
C. Stool culture
D. Lactose hydrogen breath test
E. Abdominal CT scan
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A 31-year-old woman presents with pelvic pain and bloating for 3 months. Her periods are regular. Pelvic exam reveals mild adnexal tenderness. A CT scan is performed, with a relevant image shown. What is the MOST appropriate next step?

A. CA-125 level
B. Reassurance and follow-up in 6-12 months
C. Immediate laparotomy
D. Oral contraceptive pills
E. Laparoscopic cystectomy
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